...Lessons are tailored to the needs and goals of each student. As part of my ESOL teaching experience (10 years), I have worked with phonics materials both for spelling and pronunciation. In addition, phonics training was part of my original undergraduate degree in education. (read more)
...I have several years of experience in tutoring writing and reading; I am currently working as an English, Language Arts teacher. I believe that there is no such thing as bad writing, you just have to learn the rules. I believe in empowering students to find their English confidence and encouraging them to practice and improve upon their skills through hands on, guided tutoring session. (read more)
...In addition, I have a good eye for grammar, spelling, and language choices, which gives me an additional edge when it comes to catching errors. I've been a bookworm with a love for words and language from an early age. I took Honors English classes all through high school, and hold a Bachelors of Arts degree in English Language and Literature from the University of Maryland at College Park. (read more)
...I am also experienced in SAT/PSAT prep, having been a National Merit Finalist with a PSAT score of 1480 and earning a 1590 on the SAT in one sitting. I improved my SAT score by over 100 points by taking numerous timed practice exams and understanding the SAT writers' intentions. This approach comes from my background as a creative writer. (read more)
...Your goals. I believe that students respond to creative, focused, personalized instruction, and that is how I approach tutoring and teaching. There are no fancy tricks or hidden techniques demystified. (read more)